national emerging art prize

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Aims & Goals

The aim of ‘the churchie’ is to enhance recognition of, and offer a unique award to emerging artists over the age of 18 years. ‘the churchie’ is a prestigious, highly respected competition which continues to fulfil a number of goals, including to:

Identify, promote and celebrate Australia’s emerging artists;

Exhibit high quality emerging art to the public by providing a forum within which emerging art can be viewed, studied and criticised;

​​Promote artistic endeavours and education in young people.

the prize

A national art prize with overall winner rewarded with a $15,000 non-acquisitive cash prize sponsored by Brand + Slater